Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller / Who We Are

For the purpose of applicable data-protection laws (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India) - we (Advaitacode) are the “data controller” (or “data fiduciary”) responsible for your personal data.

1A. Grievance Officer

In compliance with Rule 3(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and Section 13 of the DPDP Act, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect, record, and process certain categories of personal data when you interact with our Website or Services. This includes data you actively provide to us, as well as data automatically recorded during your use of our platform.

Specifically, we may collect and process the following information:

• Identity & contact data: name, email address, phone number, postal address, city, state, PIN/ZIP code, country.
• Account data: username, password, login credentials, subscription status, course enrolment history.
• Professional / Educational data: resume/CV, academic qualifications, certifications, professional experience, employer details (for placement services).
• Usage & access data: IP address, device type, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time spent, click-stream data, cookies.
• Payment & billing data: bank account, payment card details (via third-party gateway), billing address, transaction history.
• Communications data: queries, support tickets, correspondence with us.
• Other optional data you provide: e.g., portfolios, code submissions, forum posts, feedback, profile pictures, video/voice clips (for training/placement).
• Sensitive categories: We do not routinely collect “sensitive personal data” such as health information, biometrics or uniquely identifying government IDs unless you explicitly provide such information for a specific service (in which case separate consent may apply).

3. How & Why We Collect and Use Your Data

Purposes for which we process your personal data include:

• To provide, operate and maintain our Website and Services (e.g., account creation, course delivery, placement-matching).
• To manage your registration, enrolment, subscription, payments and billing.
• To communicate with you (e.g., updates, service notices, promotional communications, training notifications).
• To personalise your experience (e.g., recommending courses, content based on your profile).
• To improve our Website and Services (e.g., analytics, A/B testing, user feedback).
• To comply with legal obligations (for example, tax, accounting, fraud prevention).
• For marketing and promotion of our Services (but only where you have given consent, if required by law).
• For placement services: to evaluate your candidature, match you with potential employers, share your profile (with your consent) with clients/employers.
• For training services: to monitor progress, certify completion, award badges/certificates, host live sessions, send reminders and updates.
• To detect, prevent and respond to misconduct, fraudulent or illegal activities.

Lawful basis (under DPDP Act / global standards):

Where required, we rely on your consent, performance of a contract (you engaging the Services), legal obligation, or our legitimate interests (provided your rights are respected) to process your data.

AI/Automation Disclosure:

We may use automated systems and artificial intelligence tools to analyze learning progress, detect plagiarism or fraud, recommend learning paths, or assist in placement matching. Such processing is subject to human oversight.

4. Collection Methods & Cookies / Tracking

• We collect data when you provide it directly (e.g., registration, form submission, course enrolment, resume upload).
• We collect data automatically (e.g., cookies, web logs, analytics tools).
• We may receive data from third-party sources (for example, payment gateways, social login services, analytics providers).
• Cookies & similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, local storage, device identifiers and similar technologies to operate our Website, analyse usage, personalise content and for advertising/marketing (if applicable). You may set your browser to refuse cookies or notify when cookies are being used, but certain features of our Website may not function properly without them.
• We use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and similar analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve our Services. These third-party tools may set cookies and collect information according to their own privacy policies. You may opt out via your browser or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Sharing, Disclosure & Third Parties

• We may share your personal data with:
• Service providers / vendors who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, email hosts, cloud hosting, CRM systems).
• Employers/clients in our placement-assistance programme, but only after you have explicitly consented to sharing your profile/resume and relevant details for that purpose.
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law, court order or governmental request.
• Affiliates, if we reorganise or merge, or in business-transfer events (subject to confidentiality).
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes (unless we clearly inform you and obtain your consent allowing such sale).
• In the event we collaborate with universities, mentors, or third-party educators, we may share anonymized or limited personal data strictly for course delivery, certification, or mentorship coordination, under contractual safeguards.

6. International Transfers / Cross-Border Processing

7. Data Retention

8. Security Measures

9. Your Rights

Under applicable laws (including the DPDP Act) you have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• Right to access: you may ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: you may request updates or corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: in certain circumstances you may ask us to delete your personal data (for example if the data is no longer necessary or you withdraw consent).
• Right to withdraw consent: if processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it (though this may affect your access to Services).
• Right to restrict processing or object: you may ask us to limit how we use your data, or object to certain processing (where lawful basis allows).
• Right to data portability: you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable form (where applicable).
• Right to lodge complaint with a supervisory authority: if you believe your data-protection rights have been violated you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data-protection authority in India.

To exercise your rights, we may request verification of your identity before acting on such requests. Some requests may be denied where permitted by law (for example, where data must be retained for legal or contractual obligations). contact us at (email ID) and we will respond within the timeframe required by law.

10. Children / Minors

• Our Website and Services are designed for learners of all ages, including those under 18 years of age. However, if you are under 18, you may use the Website or Services only with the active involvement, supervision, and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from a child under 18 without verifiable parental/guardian consent. By allowing a minor to use our Services, the parent or guardian agrees to this Privacy Policy and assumes responsibility for the minor's activities and information shared.
• If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor without the required consent, we will promptly take steps to delete or anonymise such information and, where necessary, suspend the related account until proper consent is verified.
• Parents or legal guardians may at any time review, correct, or request deletion of their child's personal data by contacting us (email ID).
• We may restrict access to certain features, content, or communication tools for users under 18 to protect their safety and comply with applicable laws.

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